RAY
LEWIS
#52 -
LB
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
240 lbs
Experience
17
years
Debut
1996
Born
May 15, 1975
(49 yrs)
Bartow, Florida
Hometown
Lakeland, Florida
Drafted
Drafted by Baltimore in 1996 (1/26).
College
Miami (Fla.)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013-02-04 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2012-12-26 |
Activated from the injured reserve/designated for return list (triceps injury).
|
| 2012-10-17 |
Triceps injury, injured reserve/designated for return list.
|
| 2011-11-11 |
Fined $20,000 by the NFL.
|
| 2009-10-16 |
Fined $25,000 by the NFL.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | Super Bowl Super Bowl | 2012 (XLVII - Baltimore), 2000 (XXXV - Baltimore) |
| NFL | Super Bowl MVP Super Bowl MVP | 2000 (XXXV - Baltimore) |
| NFL | Defensive Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year | 2003, 2000 |
| NFL | Named to play in Pro Bowl Named to play in Pro Bowl | 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004 (did not play - injured), 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999 (did not play - personal reasons), 1998, 1997 |
Scouting Report
One of the NFL's all-time greatest defensive leaders. A prolific, thumping tackler in the middle who regularly delivered the big hit. Could read, react, and make plays with the best. Gambled and usually won. Could blow up blockers and drop ball-carries near the line of scrimmage. Could get isolated when covering faster running backs or tight ends. Durability was an issue as he aged, especially since he played all-out every snap until his career finished. Was in some serious off-field trouble that threatened his career.
Long Range Potential: Hall of Fame talent at linebacker.
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